AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoForced-Labor Tariffs: The U.S. Trade Representative proposed new Section 301 tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 economies after finding failures to prohibit or enforce forced-labor import rules, with Nicaragua named among the 12.5% tier; the plan includes product and program exemptions (including some CAFTA-DR textiles/apparel duty-free entries) and a public comment process ahead of expected finalization before late July. Livestock Biosecurity: Texas confirmed its first New World screwworm case in decades—a calf in Zavala County—prompting quarantine steps and sterile-fly releases; the parasite has been spreading north through Central America, raising risks for cattle and wildlife and underscoring the need for tighter border and ranch health controls across the region. Nicaragua Link: The forced-labor tariff findings explicitly include Nicaragua, meaning importers and manufacturers tied to regional supply chains should review sourcing and compliance exposure now.
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